Senior Engineer - Water

WSP in the Middle East; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the Middle East is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in water infrastructure design. The successful candidate will lead design and technical delivery of projects, ensuring compliance with quality management and health & safety standards. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience, a degree in Civil or Water Engineering, and strong technical skills in hydrological modelling tools.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in water infrastructure design.
• Strong knowledge of hydrological modelling tools.
• Experience in large-scale water projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of water infrastructure projects.
• Undertake hydrological assessments and hydraulic modelling.
• Prepare design reports and technical documentation.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Hydrological modelling

Water infrastructure design

Excellent communication

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Engineering

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

InfoWorks

EPANET

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

StormCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

With a commitment to delivering sustainable solutions, we are dedicated to designing and implementing innovative water and wet utilities infrastructure to meet the region's growing demands.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineer specializing in water infrastructure design to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading the design and implementation of various water and wet utilities projects across the Middle East region. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of sustainable water infrastructure solutions that address the unique challenges faced in the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and technical delivery of water infrastructure projects, including potable water, stormwater, foul sewerage, and irrigation networks.
• Undertake hydrological assessments, hydraulic modelling, and wet utilities design in accordance with international and regional standards.
• Support project managers in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery of projects.
• Prepare design reports, specifications, drawings, and other technical documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and present technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with WSP’s quality management system and health & safety standards.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Engineering (Master’s degree desirable).
• Around 6-8 years of relevant experience in water infrastructure design, with a focus on hydrology or wet utilities.
• Proven experience in delivering designs for large-scale water projects in consultancy or engineering environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of hydrological modelling tools and wet utilities design software (e.g., InfoWorks, EPANET, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, StormCAD, Civil 3D).
• Excellent report writing, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Previous Middle East experience strongly preferred.
• Chartered status (or working towards) with a recognized engineering institution is an advantage.
  
  
  

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